A proposed affordable housing development located off Tingkat Betek 6 in Bukit Mertajam, between Woodsland Park and Residensi Rambai Indah. The site is situated within an established township and is in the vicinity of SJKC Keow Kuang. It also has convenient access to surrounding amenities and neighbouring townships via Jalan Song Ban Kheng.

The proposed development comprises a 23-storey residential block with 188 affordable housing units, each measuring approximately 950 sq ft. The project also includes a seven-storey car park podium, while community facilities are planned at the ground floor, Levels 7 and 8, and the rooftop.

The project is still in its planning stage and more details will be available upon official launch.

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Project Name : (to be confirmed)
Location : Bukit Mertajam
Property Type : Affordable housing
Tenure: (to be confirmed)
Land Area: (to be confirmed)
Built-up Size: 950 sq.ft.
Total Units : 188
Indicative Price : (to be confirmed)
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The Waterfront Shoppes (TWS), the retail component of the 4.1 million sq ft integrated seafront development The Light City in Penang, is scheduled to soft-open on Oct 29, 2026. The Light City is a joint venture development between IJM Corporation Berhad and Singapore-based Perennial Holdings Private Limited.

Spanning approximately 1.6 million sq ft across four levels, TWS will comprise around 300 retail spaces. Upon opening, it is expected to be the largest shopping mall in Penang by floor area, adding a major retail component to the city’s waterfront landscape.

TWS is integrated with the Penang Waterfront Convention Centre (PWCC), the state’s largest convention venue with a capacity of more than 10,000 guests. According to Perennial, the waterfront destination will bring together elements of Penang’s food, culture, heritage and community within a contemporary setting.

About Maldives Residences

A residential development by Ideal Property Group at Bayan Lepas. Strategically located along Lorong Sungai Tiram 6, just across the road from Havana Beach Residences. It is conveniently connected to Jalan Tun Dr Awang, less than 2km away from Penang International Airport. This development comprises 46-storey building with 4 residential towers. It features a mix of affordable and upgraded units, with a built-up size of 850sq.ft. onwards.

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The Penang state government remains committed to facilitating the implementation of the Juru-Sungai Dua Elevated Highway project, with Package 1 of the strategic traffic dispersal project now recording 40.79% physical progress.

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said construction works for Package 1, covering the route from the Juru Toll Plaza to the Sungai Dua Toll Plaza, are progressing on site and are expected to be completed by October 2027.

Meanwhile, Packages 2 to 5 are currently undergoing evaluation and tender processes. The tender process for the four packages is expected to be completed by the end of 2026, with construction targeted to begin early next year.

Chow said land acquisition and utility relocation works would be carried out concurrently to minimise delays and ensure the project progresses smoothly.

The project is expected to benefit around 200,000 road users daily along the Juru-Sungai Dua corridor by easing congestion and improving traffic flow.

The project has also received close attention from Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, with regular monitoring and monthly meetings held to address challenges and implementation issues. The overall project is targeted for completion by the end of 2030.

According to Chow, the elevated highway adopts a traffic segregation concept that separates local traffic from highway traffic, similar to the approach implemented in Jelapang, Ipoh.

He said the concept had helped improve traffic movement and control in Jelapang, and expressed hope that a similar impact could be achieved along the Juru-Sungai Dua corridor.

The state government is also assisting with land acquisition matters. The process has reached Section 8, with the relevant matter expected to be presented by the Federal Department of Director General of Lands and Mines (JKPTG) Penang on September 17.

Chow added that relocation requirements would be relatively limited due to the availability of existing reserves. Based on current information, only seven food stalls are affected, with no large-scale resettlement involved.

With an estimated cost of RM3 billion, the Juru-Sungai Dua Elevated Highway is a high-impact infrastructure project aimed at addressing congestion along one of the busiest sections of the North-South Expressway.

Upon completion, the project is expected to improve connectivity and traffic flow not only for Penang residents but also for motorists travelling along the north-south highway corridor.

A 6-acre freehold prime land parcel next to Gurney Bay and Andaman Island will be offered for public auction on Oct 7, 2026, with a reserve price of RM313.632 million.

Located at P.T. 858 (Plot 7A), Section 2, Bandar Tanjung Pinang, Northeast District, Penang, the land carries a reserve price of RM1,200 per sq ft. The auction will be held at 11am at Level 51 of KOMTAR.

The auction is part of the Penang state government’s efforts to support the completion of the Ayer Itam-Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu Expressway project, which is being undertaken by Consortium Zenith Construction Sdn Bhd (CZC).

As at Aug 31, 2026, the road project had achieved 92.46% physical progress, while financial progress stood at 81.69%.

Unlike conventional projects funded through cash payments to the contractor, the project is financed through a land-swap arrangement, whereby land parcels are transferred based on claims for completed works.

CZC has so far claimed land worth RM695.977 million. Of this, 11.6183 acres valued at RM427.657 million have already been transferred, while land worth RM225.768 million that has been claimed remains to be transferred.

The state government said CZC requires assistance to monetise the land through sales to generate cash flow and ensure the project can be completed by April 2027.

As part of this arrangement, the state has agreed to auction the 6-acre Plot 7A, which forms part of CZC’s land claims for works already completed. Proceeds from the sale will be shared between the Penang state government and CZC.